Reading Toddler L’s Favourite Children’s Books
It’s widely accepted that reading to your kid is pretty bloody awesome. Not only does it allow you to spend quality time together, but it can help with things like their vocabulary, literacy,...
View ArticleReview: Kiddimoto Super Junior Max Metal Balance Bike, Helmet And Gloves
When I think back to my favourite things as a kid, riding a bike was definitely up there. As a pre-teen, a bike can make you feel on top of the world – the thrill, the speed, the ability to go anywhere...
View ArticleStaying Active With The Toddler During Winter
Apart from Christmas, winter is a bleak time in the UK. It’s cold, it’s wet, it’s windy and generally pretty unappealing – what do you mean I couldn’t get a job with Visit Britain?! Due to the harsh...
View ArticleReview: SmartGames Preschool Puzzle Games – Bunny Boo & Little Red Riding Hood
As Toddler L gets older, we’re noticing a change in what she plays with and how she plays. Over the last few months, there’s been a definite tendency towards (1) imaginative play, (2) creative / craft...
View ArticleReview: SmarTrike T3 2-Stage Kids 3-Wheel Scooter (Purple)
Over the last few years, I’ve noticed more and more kids – and adults – flying around on the human-powered contraptions known as scooters. It’s not been something that’s ever interested me personally –...
View ArticleReview: SmartMax Magnetic Construction And Discovery Toddler Toys
One of the cool things about having a kid is getting the chance to play with all of their stuff. It’s not the top reason for having a kid obviously, but it’s certainly in the top 3. Although I had a...
View ArticleReview: LEGO DUPLO Minnie Mouse Bow-tique (10844) & Fun Family Fair (10841)
There are very few toys which are universally loved by everyone – it’s without doubt that LEGO (and LEGO DUPLO) is one of these. Check out some of these mind boggling stats from The Wall Street Journal...
View ArticleReview: My Little Pony The Movie Seashell Lagoon Playset & Canterlot Castle...
As Toddler L gets older, she – and I – are discovering new children’s TV shows to watch. Something we’ve dabbled in over the last few months is My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, which we watch on...
View ArticleReview & Giveaway: Rusty Rivets Rivet Lab Playset (RRP £44.99) With Nick Jr.
“Modified, customised, rustified!” – to mark the season 2 premier of Rusty Rivets which hits the airwaves on Monday 23rd April, I’ve teamed up with Nick Jr. to give one lucky winner the chance to get...
View ArticleReview & Giveaway: Playmobil Scooby-Doo Toy Bundle
It’s giveaway time! I’ve teamed up with Playmobil to offer one lucky winner the chance to get their hands on Playmobil’s latest range of Scooby-Doo toys. To enter the giveaway, simply login to...
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